Larry Beinfest

Ozzie Guillen is out as manager of the Miami Marlins, dismissed Tuesday after one tumultuous season on the job. Guillen, who led the Chicago White Sox to a World Series championship in 2005, left to sign a four-year deal with the Marlins last September. But Miami went 69-93 and finished last in the NL East. "After careful consideration following the disappointment of the 2012 season, we decided to dismiss Ozzie," Marlins general manager Larry Beinfest said in a statement. Guillen had three...

The Sports Xchange Marlins sign Kotchman to minor-league deal The Miami Marlins have signed first baseman Casey Kotchman to a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to spring training, the team announced Friday. This may be an indication that Logan Morrison may not be ready to return for the start of the season following offseason knee surgery. "I don't know if you want to call it insurance but, yeah, we have some concern that Lomo's not going to be ready,"...

MIAMI (Reuters) - The Miami Marlins have fired manager Ozzie Guillen after just one season on the job, the Major League Baseball team said on Tuesday. Guillen, hired last year to help kickstart a team that has not made the playoffs since winning the World Series in 2003, led Miami to a 69-93 record, which left them in last place in the National League East division. "After careful consideration following the disappointment of the 2012 season, we decided to dismiss Ozzie,"...

The Sports Xchange Beinfest: Marlins aren't shopping Stanton In November, the Miami Marlins might've looked like a team ready to trade just about any of their players. However, don't expect them to shop slugger Giancarlo Stanton at baseball's annual winter meetings, which begin Dec. 3 in Nashville. "Our plans for him in '13 are to be our right fielder hitting in the middle of our lineup," baseball operations president Larry Beinfest said. Several teams have strong...

The Sports Xchange Marlins sign Kotchman to minor-league deal The Miami Marlins have signed first baseman Casey Kotchman to a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to spring training, the team announced Friday. This may be an indication that Logan Morrison may not be ready to return for the start of the season following offseason knee surgery. "I don't know if you want to call it insurance but, yeah, we have some concern that Lomo's not going to be ready,"...

The Sports Xchange EditorsNote: adds details Marlins hire Redmond as manager Just two years removed from his playing career, Mike Redmond is the new manager of the Miami Marlins, the team announced Thursday. The former catcher received a three-year contract, as the team moved quickly to replace Ozzie Guillen, who was fired last week. Redmond will meet with the Miami media Friday. The Marlins interviewed at least three other managerial candidates in October: Cincinnati Reds...

The Sports Xchange Guillen out as Marlins manager after one season Ozzie Guillen lasted just one season with the Miami Marlins. The team announced the manager's firing Tuesday afternoon. "After careful consideration following the disappointment of the 2012 season, we decided to dismiss Ozzie," Marlins president of baseball operations Larry Beinfest said in a statement. "Our managerial search begins immediately and our hope is that a new manager, along with roster...

The Sports Xchange Guillen out as Marlins manager after one season Ozzie Guillen lasted just one season with the Miami Marlins. The team announced the manager's firing Tuesday afternoon. "After careful consideration following the disappointment of the 2012 season, we decided to dismiss Ozzie," Marlins president of baseball operations Larry Beinfest said in a statement. "Our managerial search begins immediately and our hope is that a new manager, along with roster...

DALLAS -- After announcing the signing of closer Heath Bell, Larry Beinfest wasn't bashful about the Marlins' priorities that include Chicago White Sox left-hander Mark Buehrle. "We would like to improve our starting pitching depth is something we've been out front with," Beinfest, Miami's president of baseball operations, said Monday at Bell's news conference. "Obviously, we've got the back end of the bullpen in great shape, and I know that our starting pitchers we have...

MIAMI (Reuters) - The Miami Marlins have fired manager Ozzie Guillen after just one season on the job, the Major League Baseball team said on Tuesday. Guillen, hired last year to help kickstart a team that has not made the playoffs since winning the World Series in 2003, led Miami to a 69-93 record, which left them in last place in the National League East division. "After careful consideration following the disappointment of the 2012 season, we decided to dismiss Ozzie,"...

The Sports Xchange Oviedo expects to return at full strength Right-hander Juan Carlos Oviedo said the only thing different about him is his name. He said the Miami Marlins can expect the same reliever who notched 92 saves for them over the last three years. "I'm just going to be the same because it's still me. it's my arm that pitches," he said Tuesday. "With my name, JC Oviedo, I'm the same guy, It's the same arm. " Oviedo had been in the Dominican Republic since...

Ozzie Guillen is out as manager of the Miami Marlins, dismissed Tuesday after one tumultuous season on the job. Guillen, who led the Chicago White Sox to a World Series championship in 2005, left to sign a four-year deal with the Marlins last September. But Miami went 69-93 and finished last in the NL East. "After careful consideration following the disappointment of the 2012 season, we decided to dismiss Ozzie," Marlins general manager Larry Beinfest said in a statement. Guillen had three...

RHP Heath Bell has recorded two consecutive saves, and he has six saves in his past eight appearances. He notched his ninth save in 13 chances Tuesday. He hit 96 mph with his fastball in the ninth inning, striking out two and allowing a double. Marlins baseball operations president Larry Beinfest said Bell is likely to remain the closer even after RHP Juan Carlos Oviedo returns to the team on July 23 after serving an eight-week suspension that started Monday. SS Jose Reyes has a 10-game hitting...

Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria is angry at Ozzie Guillen over comments the manager made about him recently and it may lead to his firing, the Palm Beach Post reported Monday. The newspaper reported that Loria did not appreciate being “called out” by Guillen on Friday. The Post cited a source who indicated there was a 75 percent chance the former Chicago White Sox manager would be fired. “If Jeffrey doesn't think I'm doing the job I should do ... it's not the first time...

The Sports Xchange Dealing may begin soon if Marlins weekend goes bad After their off-season roster makeover, the Miami Marlins never expected to be 44-48 after 92 games and 10 games out in the division and 6 1/2 out of the wild card. "I think with the talent we have here we should win more games than we have and it hasn't happened," baseball operations president Larry Beinfest said Thursday. Now, the Marlins could decide this weekend if they will trade off players...

The Sports Xchange Dealing may begin soon if Marlins weekend goes bad After their off-season roster makeover, the Miami Marlins never expected to be 44-48 after 92 games and 10 games out in the division and 6 1/2 out of the wild card. "I think with the talent we have here we should win more games than we have and it hasn't happened," baseball operations president Larry Beinfest said Thursday. Now, the Marlins could decide this weekend if they will trade off players...

The Sports Xchange Beinfest: Marlins aren't shopping Stanton In November, the Miami Marlins might've looked like a team ready to trade just about any of their players. However, don't expect them to shop slugger Giancarlo Stanton at baseball's annual winter meetings, which begin Dec. 3 in Nashville. "Our plans for him in '13 are to be our right fielder hitting in the middle of our lineup," baseball operations president Larry Beinfest said. Several teams have strong...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Miami Marlins - INSIDE PITCH Marlins third baseman Hanley Ramirez opened the second half of the season Friday batting fifth after hitting second and third most of the year. "As soon as Hanley starts hitting the ball better, he will be moved back to where he is supposed to be," manager Ozzie Guillen said. Ramirez had two singles and two strikeouts Friday in the Marlins' 5-1 loss to the Nationals. He went into the game...

Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria is angry at Ozzie Guillen over comments the manager made about him recently and it may lead to his firing, the Palm Beach Post reported Monday. The newspaper reported that Loria did not appreciate being “called out” by Guillen on Friday. The Post cited a source who indicated there was a 75 percent chance the former Chicago White Sox manager would be fired. “If Jeffrey doesn't think I'm doing the job I should do ... it's not the first time...

The Sports Xchange Oviedo expects to return at full strength Right-hander Juan Carlos Oviedo said the only thing different about him is his name. He said the Miami Marlins can expect the same reliever who notched 92 saves for them over the last three years. "I'm just going to be the same because it's still me. it's my arm that pitches," he said Tuesday. "With my name, JC Oviedo, I'm the same guy, It's the same arm. " Oviedo had been in the Dominican Republic since...